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Only One Tuner – PLEASE! (#1362)

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Post date December 26, 2025

Only One Tuner - PLEASE! (#1362)

Dennis, K2SX, describes his station setup and asks Dave to evaluate his current tuner situation. Are more tuners better? How should he use the equipment he has?

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Ham Radio General Class: Break Down Every Electrical Concept You’ll Face

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Post date December 26, 2025

Ham Radio General Class: Break Down Every Electrical Concept You'll Face

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Why I Don’t Want an SDR Ham Radio

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Post date December 26, 2025

Why I Don’t Want an SDR Ham Radio

Modern SDR radios are extraordinary pieces of engineering – and in the right environment, they absolutely shine.

But this video isn’t about specs, rankings, or what’s “best on paper”. It’s about how we listen.

After a recent video on upgrading "radio versus antenna", some fascinating comments prompted me to step back and reflect on something deeper: why, despite all the advances in SDR technology, I still prefer an older high-end analogue-based radio in a quiet location.

In this video I talk about:

– Quiet QTHs versus high-noise environments
– Why SDR radios can’t invent signal that didn’t arrive at the antenna
– Where DSP helps – and where it can get in the way
– Assembling callsigns from fragments in real pile-ups
– Stable noise, operator focus, and long-term listening fatigue
– Why trained ears sometimes outperform algorithms

This is not anti-SDR. It’s about understanding the trade-offs, the role of the operator, and why different radios suit different people and locations.

The best radio isn’t the one at the top of a list. It’s the one that lets you hear best.

Merry Christmas – and enjoy your radio.

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ABR Industries FME Series. One Cable, Multiple Connectors!

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Post date December 26, 2025

ABR Industries FME Series. One Cable, Multiple Connectors!

I stopped by ABR Industries the other day to pick up some coax for an antenna project and while I was there, Chuck took some time to tell us about the FME series they have. This comes in all different kinds of coax they make, but the cool thing is, the ends have a female connector on them. That way, you can screw on any of the various connector options they have from N to BNC to SMA to UHF. This is really cool cuz you can have say one coax for portable and just exchange whatever connector you have for whatever radio and antenna you have. Great for wiring up mobile too because the end is so small, it can fish through all the tight spaces in your car, then just screw on your connector and you’re done. Of course you can always save up to 20% off either online or by phone with affiliate code K8MRD10. 😉

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This Changes Meshtastic: On-Device Messaging Is Here

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Post date December 26, 2025

This Changes Meshtastic: On-Device Messaging Is Here

Most Meshtastic nodes still treat your phone like a mandatory control panel.

No phone nearby? No typing. No replies. No fun.

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In this video, I walk through a new Meshtastic tracker based on the Seeed Studio Wio Tracker L1 that lets you compose and send messages directly from the device itself. No Android “control surface” required once it’s set up. The screen, joystick, and firmware finally make the node usable on its own.

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Is the on-device keyboard perfect? No.
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Is this a step in the right direction for Meshtastic hardware? 100%.

If you’ve been frustrated by phone-dependent nodes, this is worth a look.

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USB-C Radio Data: Winlink, APRS, FT8 & More! #shorts

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Post date December 26, 2025

USB-C Radio Data: Winlink, APRS, FT8 & More! #shorts

Connect your computer to your radio via USB-C and 6-pin. Run Winlink, APRS, FT8, and more! Send data from computer to radio over the airwaves. Radio data to computer too.

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These Will Add 3dB to Your Signal! Boxing Day Sale!

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Post date December 25, 2025

These Will Add 3dB to Your Signal! Boxing Day Sale!

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Band Pass Filter Stage Complete

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Post date December 25, 2025

Band Pass Filter Stage Complete

Challenge extended by the Solder Smoke Podcast to create a homebrew 40 meter direct conversion receiver. The third stage (40 Meter Band Pass Filter) of the radio is complete.

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What is Step (Short #121)

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Post date December 25, 2025

What is Step (Short #121)

Mark, KF0GZQ, wants to know what Step means in terms of programming Yaesu radios. Is it the same across all radios?

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Merry Christmas from Ask Dave 2025

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Post date December 25, 2025

Merry Christmas from Ask Dave 2025

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Thank you to all those who have supported us this year! Have a wonderful season and we will see you on the air! Merry Christmas and 73.

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